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Rays edge White Sox 1-0 behind strong pitching and key hit

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 10:57 PM

Last updated Aug 1, 2026

Rays edge White Sox 1-0 behind strong pitching and key hit

Summary

The Tampa Bay Rays secured a 1-0 victory against the Chicago White Sox on Saturday in St. Petersburg. Drew Rasmussen pitched six innings, striking out 10 while allowing only four hits and one walk. The game's lone run came in the fifth inning when Nick Fortes drove in Jonny DeLuca after he reached base and stole second. Bryan Baker earned his 31st save by shutting down the White Sox in the ninth, marking the Rays' fourth shutout in their last seven games. Tampa Bay continues to lead the American League as they prepare for the series finale against Chicago on Sunday.

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By the Numbers

•Drew Rasmussen struck out 10 batters in six innings.
•Nick Fortes drove in the only run of the game.
•Bryan Baker recorded his 31st save of the season.
•The win marks the Rays' ninth shutout this season.
•Rays face the White Sox again on Sunday.

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10:57 PMYahoo Sports — Rasmussen, Fortes, Baker power the AL-leading Rays to a 1-0 win over the White Sox

What they're saying

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Drew Rasmussen struck out 10 in six strong innings and Nick Fortes drove in the game's only run as the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Chicago White Sox 1-0 Saturday. Bryan Baker recorded his American League-leading 31st save of the season, converting his 20th consecutive opportunity by retiring Chicago’s third, fourth and fifth hitters in the ninth. Rasmussen (10-5) allowed four hits, all singles, and gave up one walk.
— Yahoo Sportsby ERIK ERLENDSSON

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